-
A 22-year-old assistant coach has been accused of pretending to be 13 at a varsity basketball game.
-
Authorities are investigating the incident and the assistant coach no longer works for the district.
-
The teenager’s father told WAVY-10 that he was “shocked” and that his family wanted an apology.
School officials in Portsmouth, Virginia are investigating a former assistant coach who allegedly posed as a 13-year-old at a junior varsity basketball game. WAVY-10 report.
The teenage player for Churchland High School’s junior varsity team was playing in a club basketball tournament when Aalisha Boykins, 22, pretended to be her in a Jan. 21 game, according to the parents of a 13-year-old girl. I was out of town. Per WAVY-10.
of game video Playing against Nansemond River High School, identified by WAVY-10 as the Boykins, playing on their teenage team and high-fiving other players.
Boykins is no longer employed by Portsmouth Public Schools. Hill reported.
Boykins and Churchland High School did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment.
As a result of the incident, the team’s remaining games of the season was canceledaccording to The Hill, apparently decided by the players on the team and their parents.
The 13-year-old girl’s father told WAVY-10 about the incident:
The parents also told local news outlets that they no longer want their daughter to attend Churchland High School and are seeking an apology from the school department.
Read the original article at insider